Electrical Engineering Manager (Permanent) in Weymouth

The ASMPT team is looking to fill the position of Electrical Engineering Manager immediately. Join us where we're enabling the digital world to realise incredible potential, and we'll support you to realise yours too.

Our technology powers EVERYTHING with a digital component: we produce innovative equipment that enables the world's biggest names in electronics to bring their technology to market. We also enjoy a forward-thinking environment where continuous investment powers opportunities to work on exciting new projects on a global scale.

While we have offices – and career opportunities – around the world, the real magic happens at our Product Innovation Centre in Weymouth, where our people are quietly but confidently working to enable and evolve digitisation on a global scale. They enjoy challenge and opportunity in equal measure, sharpen their skills and knowledge, are exposed to multiple disciplines, and experiment at the cutting edge. The teams get to do it all in an environment where we put people first, are collaborative and friendly, and everyone enjoys living and working in a location that offers the best of city, country and coast.

The Role

As the range of projects that we work on grows, so does our team! We are currently looking to hire an Electrical Engineering Manager within our R&D department at our coastal office in Weymouth. Do you love working in a fun, forward-thinking environment? Then join us at ASMPT!

As the Electrical Engineering Manager, you will lead and develop a team responsible for delivering innovative electrical, electronic and electromechanical solutions for advanced manufacturing and factory automation equipment. You will combine technical expertise with strong leadership skills to oversee complex engineering projects, support product development and ensure the successful delivery of world-class solutions.

You Will:

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of engineers, supporting both performance and career progression.
• Plan the work and resources needed to enable effective implementation of significant engineering projects.
• Oversee the design and development of complex electrical, electronic and mechatronic systems.
• Make and implement responsible decisions that are ethical, inclusive, and assess personal, team and organisational performance.
• Create and/or maintain a culture where everybody has a sense of purpose, knows what is expected of them at work and can adapt to changing needs.
• Take technical responsibility for delivering innovative products and solutions.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources and technical risks.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, regulations and engineering best practices.
• Carry out and record the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to maintain and enhance competence.
• Create a sustainable workforce, that encourages and supports each other in achieving personal and professional goals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across R&D and the wider business.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools and methodologies.
• Experience ensuring machinery complies with applicable safety regulations and standards.

About You:

You are an experienced engineering leader with a strong technical background and a passion for developing high-performing teams. You thrive on solving complex engineering challenges and have a proven ability to lead projects from concept through to delivery. You bring excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, coupled with a collaborative approach to working across multidisciplinary teams. Organised and commercially aware, you can effectively balance technical excellence, project priorities and business objectives. Most importantly, you are motivated by innovation, continuous improvement and helping others succeed, creating an environment where people and products can perform at their best.

You Will Have:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams within a product development, manufacturing or technology environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical, electronic, electromechanical and mechatronic systems.
• Experience delivering complex engineering projects and taking technical responsibility for engineering solutions.
• Knowledge of electrical design tools such as EPlan or Altium and PLM systems.
• Understanding of engineering drawing standards and product development processes.
• Experience planning project timescales, resources and budgets.
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Experience

• Motion control systems and motor tuning.
• PCB layout and design.
• SAP knowledge.
• Experience designing special-purpose machinery.

We Will Offer You:

We believe our people deserve to feel supported, valued and empowered, both inside and outside of work. That's why we provide a comprehensive package of wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits, including:

• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support and counselling.
• Training on the systems, tools & processes to be effective in the role.
• Access to health and wellbeing benefits, including a health cash plan, virtual GP, eye tests and more.
• Financial peace of mind through life assurance, pension support and savings options.
• A wide range of salary sacrifice benefits, including a local gym membership, cycle scheme, will writing services and more.
• Family-friendly policies with enhanced leave for parents.
• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, so you can take the time you need to recharge.
• A welcoming culture with plenty of social events and groups to help you connect, relax and have fun with colleagues.